HARYANA VIDYUT PRASARAN NIGAM LTD.

SPECIFICATION NO. HGD/S-97/DGM-164/R-1

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

FOR

245/145/72.5KV SF6 GAS CIRCUIT BREAKERS

CHIEF ENGINEER/MM ,
HVPNL, SHAKTI BHAWAN,
SECTOR-6, PANCHKULA
JULY-2012
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 245 kV, 145 kV & 72.5 kV SF6 GAS CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1.0

SCOPE:

1.1

This specification provides for design, engineering, manufacture, stage testing, inspection and
testing before supply, packing, forwarding and delivery at site FOR destination of 245 kV, 145
kV and 72.5 kV, 3 pole SF6 gas filled outdoor circuit breakers alongwith terminal connectors,
structures, all the accessories and auxiliary equipment and mandatory spares and
maintenance equipment for the satisfactory operation in various substations of the state as
specified here in.

1.2

It is not the intent to specify completely all the details of design and construction of the circuit
breakers. However, the breakers shall conform in all respects to the high standard of
engineering design and workmanship and shall be capable of performing in continuous
commercial operation up to the Bidders guarantee in a manner acceptable to the Purchaser.
The circuit breakers equipment shall conform in all respects to high standards of engineering
design and workmanship and shall be capable of performing in continuous commercial
operation up to the bidders guarantee acceptable to the purchaser. The equipment offered
shall be complete in all respect necessary for its effective and trouble free operation. Such
components shall be deemed to be within the scope of supply irrespective of whether those
are specially brought out in this specification and or the commercial order or not. All similar
parts particularly movable ones shall be interchangeable.

2.0

STANDARDS:

2.1

The circuit breakers shall conform to the latest revisions with amendments available at the
time of testing of relevant standards, rules and codes, some of which are listed herein for
ready reference.
Sl. No.

Standard No.

Title

1.

IEC-56

Specification for alternating current circuit breakers.

2.

IEC-376

Specification and acceptance of new supply of sulphur

hexafluoride.

3.

IS-5578& 11353

Making and arrangement for switchgear bus-bar, main

connections and auxiliary wiring.

4.

IS-2147

Degree of protection provided for enclosures for low

voltage switchgear and control gear.

IS-325

Specification for three phase induction motors.

6.

IS-13118

Specification for circuit breakers.

7.

IS-2629

Recommended practice
of iron and steel.

8.

IEC-137

Bushings for AC Voltages.

9.

IS-2099

High voltage porcelain bushings.

10.

IS-4379

Identification of the contents of Industrial Gas Cylinders.

11.

IS-7285

Seamless high carbon steel cylinders for permanent and

high pressure liquefiable gases

12.

IS-802

Code of practice for use of structural steel in

overhead transmission line towers.

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for

hot

dip

galvanising

(PART-1)

2.2

Equipment meeting with the requirement of other authoritative Standards, which ensure equal
or better performance than the standards mentioned above, shall also be considered. When
the equipment offered by the supplier conforms to other standards salient points of difference
between standards adopted and the standards specified in this specification shall be clearly
brought out in the relevant schedule. Four copies of such standards with authentic translation
in English shall be furnished along with the offer.

3.0

SERVICE CONDITIONS:
The breakers and accessories to be supplied against this specification shall be suitable for
satisfactory continuous operation under the following tropical conditions.
i)

3.1

Location

In the state of Haryana

ii)

Max ambient air temp.( 0 C)

50

iii)

Min ambient air temp.(C)

-2.5

iv)

Max relative humidity.(%)

100

v)

Min relative humidity.

vi)

Average annual rainfall.(mm)

900

vii) Max wind pressure (Kg/mm2)

195

viii) Max altitude above mean sea level (meters)

1000

ix)

45

(%)

26

Isoceraunic level (days/year)

AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY:

Auxiliary electrical equipment shall be suitable for operation on the following supply system.
a.
b.

Power Devices

415 V, 3 phase 4 wire 50 Hz,

(like drive motors)

Neutral grounded AC supply.

D.C. Alarm, control

Two independent sources of 220 V DC, ungrounded 2 wire

Protective Device

Substation wise exact details shall be furnished to the

Successful bidder

c.

Lighting

240 V, single phase, 50 Hz AC supply.

Each of the foregoing supplies shall be made available by the Purchaser at the terminal point
for each circuit breaker for operation of accessories and auxiliary equipment. Bidder's
scope include supply of interconnecting cables, terminal boxes etc., The above supply voltage
may vary as below and all devices shall be suitable for continuous operation over the
entire range of voltages.

4.0

i)

AC supply

ii)

D.C. Supply

voltage + 10% & -15%, frequency 5%

:

10%.

PRINCIPAL PARAMETERS:
The SF-6 gas Circuit Breakers covered in this specification shall meet the technical
requirements listed hereunder.
PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL PARAMETERS:
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Specification
No.
72.5 kV
145 kV
245 kV
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1.
2.

Rated voltage (kV rms),

72.5

145

245

frequency (Hz.)

50

50

50

Continuous current

1250

1000

1250

rating (A rms)
3.

Type

3 pole outdoor SF6

4.

Mounting

Hot dip galvanised lattice steel support structure, bolted

type to be supplied by the Bidder.

5.

Number of Poles

6.

Type of Operation

3 pole gang

3 pole gang

Individually

Operated

operated

operated
single poles

7.

Phase to phase spacing

1400

1700

4000

3000

4000

5000

1300

2400

150

150

150

2550

2550

2550

in the switchyard i.e.

Interpole spacing for
breaker (mm)
8.

Required ground
clearance from the lowest
live terminal if both the
terminals are not in

the same horizontal plane. (mm)

9.

Phase to earth

800

clearance (mm)
10.

Height of concrete plinth

(to be provided by the
Purchaser) (mm)

11.

Minimum height of the

lowest part of the

( Bidders offering lesser clearances must

support insulator from

substantiate the same with adequate

ground level (mm).

Information on impulse test withstand

capability of equipment)

12.

Operating mechanism

Spring / Pneumatic Spring / Pneumatic

(with unit compressor)

13

Auto reclosing duty

(with unit compressor)

Three

Three

Single and

phase

phase

three phase

14.

Rated operating duty

0-0.3 sec. -CO-

15.

"First pole to clear"

As per IS-13118

factor (Type of tripping)

(Trip free)

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3 min -CO cycle

16.

Max. closing time (ms)

------------- 150 ------------

17.

Max. total break time (ms)

Less than 3 cycles or 60 ms

18.

1.2/50 microsecond

325

650

1050

impulse withstand
voltage (kV peak)
19.

1 minute power

170

275

460

frequency withstand
voltage (kV rms)
20.

Rated breaking current capacity:i) Line charging at

10

50

125

rated voltage at 90 deg.

leading power factor
(A) rms
ii) Small inductive
current (A) rms

----------------- 0.5 to 10 ------------------without exceeding switching o/v 2.0 p.u

iii) Cable charging

125

160

250

31.5

40

breaking current (A)

iv) Short circuit current
a) AC component (kA rms)

31.5

b) % DC component Corresponding to minimum opening time as per

IEC-56.
c) Duration of short circuit
22.
23.

Rated short circuit

1 sec
78.75

1 sec

1 sec

78.75

100

(kA)

(kA)

making current capacity

(kA)

Permissible limit of

As per clause 5.27

temperature rise
24.

Max. acceptable difference in

the instants of closing/opening
of contacts

25.

i. Within a pole (ms)

ii. Between poles (ms)

10

10

10

Min. creepage distance of

1813

3625

6125

Short time current carrying

31.5

31.5

40

capability for one second

(kA)

(kA)

(kA)

support insulator (mm)

26.

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27.

i) Rating of auxiliary
contacts
ii) No. of auxiliary
contacts

28.
29 .

Breaking capacity of

----- 10 A at 220 V D.C. ------10 NO and 10 NC as spare with due

provision to add more if required
2 A DC with the circuit time

auxiliary contacts

constant not less than 20 ms

Noise level at base

------- 140 db (max.) -----------

and upto 50 meters

30
31.

Seismic acceleration
Min. Corona extinction

------ 0.3g (horizontal) --------

voltage kv (rms)
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GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1

Circuit breakers offered shall be sulphur hexaflouride (SF6) type only.

5.2

Any part of the breakers, especially the removable ones, shall be freely interchangeable
without the necessity of any modification at site.

5.3

Circuit breaker shall comprise of three identical single pole units. 245 kV circuit breakers are
meant for single pole re-closure. In this case pole discrepancy special features including
relays, timers etc., provided to minimise pole discrepancy and to avoid single phasing shall be
highlighted in the bid. The 72.5 kV and 145 kV circuit breakers are not meant for single pole
re-closure. The units for these breakers shall be linked together mechanically. Complete
circuit breaker with all the items necessary for successful operation shall be supplied,
including but not limited to the following:

5.3.1

Breaker assemblies with bases, support structure for circuit breaker as well as for control
cabinet, central control cabinet and foundation bolts for main structure as well as control
cabinet and central control cabinet (except concrete foundations), terminals and operating
mechanisms are included in the scope of supply.

5.3.2

Compressed SF6 gas, pneumatic systems complete including compressors, tanks, piping,
fittings, valves and controls and necessary supports for interpole piping for pneumatic
systems.

5.3.3

In case of 245 kV circuit breakers one central control cabinet for each breaker, and one
control box for each pole shall be provided with all the required electrical devices mounted
therein and the necessary terminal blocks for termination of interpole wiring. The necessary
interpole cabling at site shall be done by the Purchaser based on the schematic, wiring
diagram and termination schedule to be supplied by the successful Bidder. Terminals shall be
of stud type with two nuts.

5.3.4

Instruments, gauges and other devices for SF6 gas

supervision.

5.3.5

All necessary parts to provide a complete and operable circuit breaker installation such as
main equipment, terminal, control parts, connectors and other devices, whether specifically
called for herein or not.

5.4

The 245 KV circuit breaker shall be designed for high speed single and three pole reclosing
with and operating sequence and timing as specified in clause 4.0 "Principal Parameters".

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pressure, pneumatic pressure

5.5

The support structure of circuit breaker as well as that of control cabinet shall be hot dip
galvanised. All other parts can be grey colour painted as per shade 631 of IS-5.

5.6

Circuit breaker shall be suitable for hot line washing.

5.7

All breakers shall be supplied with universal type terminal connectors.

5.8

The current density adopted for the design of the terminal pads shall in no case exceed the
following values. For copper pads - 1.6 A/sq.mm. and others - 1.0 A/sq.mm.

5.9

CONTACTS:

5.9.1

All making and breaking contacts shall be sealed free from atmospheric effects. Contacts
shall be designed to have adequate thermal and current carrying capacity for the duty
specified and to have a life expectancy so that frequent replacements due to excessive
burning will not be necessary. Provision shall be made for rapid dissipation of heat generated
by the arc on opening.

5.9.2

Main contacts shall be the first to open and the last to close so that there will be little contact
burning and wear.

5.9.3

If arcing contacts are used they shall be the first to close and the last to open. These shall be
easily accessible for inspection and replacement. If there are no separately mounted arcing
contacts the main contacts shall be easily accessible for inspection and replacements. Tips
of arcing contacts and main contacts shall be silver plated or have tungsten alloy tipping.

5.9.4 Any device provided for voltage grading to damp oscillations or to prevent restrike prior to
the complete interruption of the circuit or to limit over-voltages on closing shall have a life
expectancy comparable to that of the breaker as a whole.
5.9.5 Breakers shall be so designed that when operated within their specified rating, the
temperature of each part will be limited to values consistent with a long life of the material
used. The temperature shall not exceed that indicated in IEC-56 under specified ambient
conditions.
5.9.6 Contacts shall be kept permanently under pressure of SF6 gas. The poles shall be partially
filled with SF6 gas at the time of despatch and only topping upto required pressure shall be
permitted at site. The gap between the open contacts shall be such that it can withstand
atleast the rated phase to ground voltage continuously at zero gauge pressure of SF6 gas due
to its leakage.
5.10

PORCELAIN HOUSING:

5.10.1 The porcelain housing shall be of single piece construction without any joint or coupling. It
shall be made of homogeneous, vitreous porcelain of high mechanical and dielectric
strength. Glazing of porcelain shall be uniform brown or dark brown colour with a smooth
surface arranged to shed away rain water or condensed water particles (fog), free from
blisters, burns and similar other defects.
5.11

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

a)

The circuit breakers shall be single pressure type and single break, the design and
construction of the circuit breaker shall be such that there is minimum possibility of gas
leakage and entry of moisture. There should not be any condensation of SF6 gas on the
internal insulating surface of the circuit breaker.

b)

All gasketed surfaces shall be smooth, straight and reinforced, if necessary to minimise
distortion and to make a tight seal. Where the operating rod of the operating mechanism
connected to the arc chamber (SF6 media) adequate suitable Oring seals shall be provided.
The test holes for leakage test of the internal seals shall also be provided.

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c)

In the interrupter assembly there shall be a absorbing product box to eliminate SF6
decomposition products and moisture. The material used in the construction of the circuit
breakers shall be fully compatible with SF6 gas.

d)

Each pole shall form an enclosure filled with SF6 gas independent of the other two poles. The
SF6 gas density of each pole shall be monitored and regulated by individual pressure
switches

e)

The SF6 gas density monitor shall be adequately temp. compensated. The density monitor
shall meet the following requirements:
i)

It shall be possible to dismantle the density monitor for checking/ replacement without
draining the SF6 gas by using suitable interlocked non-return couplings.

ii)

It shall damp the pressure pulsation while filling the gas in service so that the flickering
of the pressure switch contacts does not take place.

iii)

A pressure indicator shall also be supplied.

iv)

The alarm and trip setting shall be such that:

a)

Advance warning can be given for the low pressure below an unacceptable level.

b)

After alarm, the breaker shall open if the pressure falls below pre- determined value.

f)

Means for pressure relief shall be provided in the gas chamber of circuit breaker to avoid
damages or distortion during occurrence of abnormal pressure increase or shock waves
generated by internal electric faults. The position of vents, diaphragms and pressure relief
devices shall be so arranged as to minimise danger to the operators in the event of gas or
vapour escaping under pressure.

g)

Facility shall also be provided to reduce the gas pressure within the breaker to a value not
exceeding 8 millibar for 245 kV and 6 millibar for 145 kV & 72.5 kV within 4 hours or less.
Each circuit breaker shall be capable of withstanding this degree of vacuum without distortion
or failure of any part.

h)

Sufficient SF6 gas shall be provided to fill all the circuit breakers installed. In addition to this
20% of the total gas requirement shall be supplied in separate cylinders as spare requirement.
The pressure loss in the breaker shall not be more than 1% per year under normal operating
conditions.

i)

Provisions shall be made for attaching an operation analyzer after installation at site to record
contact travel, speed and making measurement of operation timings and synchronization of
contacts in one pole.

5.12

SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE GAS (SF6 GAS):

a)

The SF6 gas shall comply with IEC-376, 376A and 376B and be suitable in all respects for
use in the switchgear under the worst operating conditions.

b)

The high pressure cylinders in which the SF6 gas is shipped and stored at site shall comply
with requirements of the following standards and regulations:
IS:4379

Identification of the contents of industrial gas cylinders.

IS:7285

Seamless high carbon steel cylinders for permanent and high pressure
liquefiable gases.

The cylinders shall also meet Indian Boiler regulations.

c)

Test: SF6 gas shall be tested for purity, dew point, breakdown voltage, water contents as per
IEC-376, 376A and 376B and test certificates shall be furnished to Purchaser indicating all the
tests as per IEC-376 for each lot of SF6 gas.

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5.13

DUTY REQUIREMENTS:

5.13.1 The circuit breakers shall be totally re-strike free under all duty conditions
capable of performing specified duties without opening resistors.

and shall be

5.13.2 The circuit breakers shall meet the duty requirements for any type of fault or fault location,
for line charging and roping when used on an effectively grounded system and perform
make and break operations as per stipulated duty cycles satisfactorily.
5.13.3 The Circuit Breakers shall be capable of:
i)

Clearing short line faults (Kilo metric faults) with source impedance behind the bus
equivalent to symmetrical fault current specified.

ii)

Breaking inductive currents of 0.5 to 10A without switching over-voltage exceeding 2.3
p.u.

iii)

Breaking 25% of the rated fault current at twice rated voltage under phase opposition
condition.

5.13.4

The critical current which gives the longest arc duration at lockout pressure of
extinguishing medium and the arc duration shall be indicated.

5.13.5

The breakers shall satisfactorily withstand the high stresses imposed on them during
fault clearing, load rejection and re-energisation of lines with trapped charges. The
breakers shall also withstand the voltage specified in clause 4.0 Principal Parameters"
of this specification.

5.14

TOTAL BREAK TIME:

5.14.1

The "Total Break Time" as specified in clause 4.0, "Principal

section shall not be exceeded under any of the following duties:

Parameters" of this

i) Test duties 1,2,3,4,5 (with TRV as per IEC-56).

ii) Short line fault L90, L75 (with TRV as per IEC-56).
5.14.2

The Bidder may please note that there is only one specified break time of the breaker
which shall not be exceeded under any duty conditions specified such as with
the combined variation of the trip coil voltage, (85-110%) pneumatic pressure and
arc extinguishing medium pressure etc., While furnishing the proof for the total
break time of complete circuit breaker, the Bidder may specifically bring out the
effect of non-simultaneity between contacts within a pole or between poles and show
how it is covered in the guaranteed total break time.

5.14.3

The values guaranteed shall be supported with the type test reports.

5.15

OPERATING MECHANISM AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENTS:

5.15.1

The circuit breakers shall be designed for electrical local as well as remote control

5.15.2 (i)

The operating mechanism shall be of pneumatic, spring charged mechanism or

combination of these, for 245 kV SF-6 Circuit Breakers. The mechanism shall be
adequately designed for specified tripping and re-closing duty. The entire operating
mechanism control circuitry, individual breaker compressor unit etc. as required shall
be housed in an out-door type,CRCA steel enclosure. This enclosure shall conform to
degree of protection IP-55 of ISS-2147. The enclosure shall be invariable mounted on
a separate concrete plinth of 150 mm height.

5.15.2 (ii)

The operating mechanism shall be spring closing and spring tripping through electric
motor for 145 kV & 72.5kV SF-6 Circuit Breakers. The mechanism shall be adequately
designed for specified tripping and re-closing duty. The entire operating mechanism
control circuitry as required shall be housed in an out-door type,CRCA steel enclosure.

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The enclosure shall be invariable mounted on a separate concrete plinth of 150 mm

height.
5.15.3

All working parts in the mechanism shall be of corrosion resistant material. All bearings
which require greasing, shall be equipped with pressure grease fittings.

5.15.4

The design of the operating mechanism shall be such that it shall be practically
maintenance free. The guaranteed years of maintenance- free operation, the number
of full load and full rated short circuit current breaking/operation without enquiring any
maintenance or overhauling, shall be clearly stated in the bid. As far as possible the
need for lubricating the operating mechanism shall be kept to the minimum and
eliminated altogether if possible.

5.15.5

The operating mechanism shall be non-pumping (and trip free) electrically

pneumatically under every method of closing. There shall be no rebounds in the
mechanism and it shall not require any critical adjustments at site. Operation of the
power operated closing device, when the circuit breaker is already closed, shall not
cause damage to the circuit breaker or endanger the operator. Provision shall be
made for attaching an operation analyser to facilitate testing of breaker at site.

5.15.6

A mechanical indicator shall be provided to show open and close position of the
breaker. It shall be located in a position where it will be visible to a man standing on
the ground level with the mechanism housing closed. An operation counter shall also
be provided in the central control cabinet.

5.15.7

The Bidder shall furnish detailed operation and maintenance manual of the mechanism
along with the operation manual for the circuit breakers.
CONTROL:
The close and trip circuits shall be designed to permit use of momentary contact
switches and push buttons.
Each breaker pole shall be provided with two (2) independent tripping circuits, valves
and coils each connected to a different set of protective relays.
The breaker shall normally be operated by remote electrical control. Electrical tripping
shall be performed by shunt trip coils. However, provisions shall be made for local
electrical control. For this purpose a local/remote selector switch and close and trip
push buttons shall be provided in the breaker central control cabinet. Remote located
push buttons and indicating lamps shall be provided by the Purchaser.

5.16
5.16.1
5.16.2
5.16.3

5.16.4

The trip coils shall be suitable for trip circuit supervision. The trip circuit supervision
relay would be provided by the Purchaser. Necessary terminals shall be provided in
the central control cabinet of the circuit breaker by the Bidder.

5.16.5

Closing coil shall operate correctly at all values of voltage between 85% and 110% of
the rated voltage. Shunt trip shall operate correctly under all operating conditions of
the circuit breaker upto the rated breaking capacity of the circuit breaker and at all
values of supply voltage between 85% and 110% of rated voltage. If additional
elements are introduced in the trip coil circuit their successful operation and reliability
for similar applications on outdoor circuit breakers shall be clearly brought out in
the additional information schedules. In the absence of adequate details the offer is
likely to be rejected.

5.16.6

Suitable relay for monitoring of DC supply voltage to the control cabinet shall be
provided. The pressure switches used for interlock purposes shall have adequate
contact ratings to be directly used in the closing and tripping circuits. In case the
contacts are not adequately rated and multiplying relays are used then the interlock
for closing/opening operation of breaker shall be with No logic of the relay i.e. if the
DC supply to the interlock circuit fails then it is essential that breaker trips in

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order to protect the switchgear and connected equipment like transformers etc., for
any possible faults at that time. Provision for automatic tripping of the breaker shall
be made alongwith the flag indication for non-availability of DC supply. The connection
must be such that capacitor provided for this purpose gets charged from the DC
source provided by the Board only and the capacitor supply is released for the tripping
circuit as soon as DC supply fails. It must be possible to close the breaker only after
restoration of DC supply. The entire arrangement of CTD must be accommodated in
a separate box and it shall be mounted to control cubicle
5.16.7

For pneumatically and spring operated mechanisms a local manual closing device
which can be easily operated by one man standing on the ground shall also be
provided for maintenance purposes and direction of motion of handle shall be clearly
marked.

5.16.8

The auxiliary switch of the breaker shall be preferably positively driven by the breaker
operating rod and where due to construction features, same is not possible a plug-in
device shall be provided to simulate the opening and closing operations of circuit
breaker for the purpose of testing control circuits.

5.17

MOTOR COMPRESSED SPRING CHARGING MECHANISM:

Spring operated mechanism shall be complete with motor, opening spring, closing
spring and all other necessary accessories to make the mechanism a complete
unit. Breaker operation shall be independent of motor which shall be used solely for
the purpose of charging the closing spring. Motor rating shall be such that it requires
only 15 seconds for fully charging the closing spring. Closing operation shall
compress the opening spring and keep ready for tripping. The mechanism shall be
provided with means for charging the spring by hand. This operation shall be carried
out with the doors of the cubicle open. During this process no electrical or
mechanical operation of the mechanism shall endanger the operator or damage
the equipment. A mechanical indicating device shall be provided to indicate the state of
the charge spring and shall be visible with the door of the cubicle closed. An
alarm shall be provided for spring failing to be charged by a pre-set time after circuit
breaker closing. The spring mechanism shall be fitted with a local manual release,
preferably by a push button to avoid in advertent operation. Means shall be
provided for discharging the spring when the circuit breaker is in the open position
without circuit breaker attempting to close.

5.18

PNEUMATICALLY OPERATED MECHANISM:

a)

Individual compressor units (ICU) shall be provided for pneumatically operated

circuit breakers.

b)

The ICU shall be complete with air piping and accessories, all stop valves,
tees, pressure reducers etc., required for normal operation of the breaker.

c)

The breaker local receivers shall comply with the requirements in clause 5.29
and shall have sufficient capacity for two CO operations of the breakers at the
lowest pressure for auto reclosing duty without refilling. The Bidder shall ensure
that rated pressure. is available at all the breaker locations.

d)

Independently adjustable pressure switches with potential free, ungrounded

contacts to actuate a lockout device shall be provided. This lockout device with
provision of remote alarm indication shall be incorporated in each circuit
breaker to prevent operation whenever the pressure of the operating
mechanism is below that of parameter required for satisfactory operation of the
circuit breakers. The scheme should permit operation of all blocking and
alarm relays as soon as the pressure transient present during the rapid

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pressure dip has been damped and a reliable pressure measurement can be
made. Such facilities shall be provided for following conditions:
i) Close lockout pressure.
ii) Auto reclose lockout pressure.
iii) Extreme low pressure.

5.19

e)

The compressed air mechanism shall be capable of operating the circuit

breaker under all duty conditions with the air pressure immediately before
operation between 85% and 110% of the rated supply pressure. The
make/break time at this supply pressure shall not exceed the specified
make/break time within any value of trip coil supply voltage as specified.

f)

The compressed air piping shall comply to requirements given in clause 5.28.8.

OPERATING MECHANISM HOUSING:

The operating mechanism housing/control cabinet shall conform to the requirement
specified in clause 5.30.

5.20

INTERLOCKS:
It is proposed to electrically interlock the circuit breaker with Purchaser's associated air
break isolating switches in accordance with switchyard safety interlocking scheme.
The details of the scheme will be furnished to the successful Bidder. All accessories
required on breaker side for satisfactory operation of the scheme shall be deemed to
be included in the scope of supply of this specification.

5.21

SUPPORTING STRUCTURE:
The Bidder shall indicate the price of support structure along with the foundation
bolts required separately in the bid proposal sheets and these shall be considered in
evaluation. However, in case the equipment offered have integral support structure or
the specialities of the breaker are such that support structures have to be provided by
the successful Bidder, the prices of these support structures shall be included in the
price of the equipment and same shall be indicated clearly in the bid proposal sheet.
The support structure shall meet the following requirements:
1)

The minimum vertical clearance from any energised metal part to the bottom of
the circuit breaker (structure) base, where it rests on the foundation pad,
shall be 2.85meters for 72.5kV,3.85meters for 145kV and 4.85 meters for245
kV..

2)

The minimum vertical distance from the bottom of the lowest porcelain part of
the bushings, porcelain enclosures or supporting insulators to the bottom of the
circuit breaker base, (from the ground level) shall be 2.55 meters for all
voltages.

3)

The minimum clearance between the live parts and earth shall be 0.8 meters
for 72.5kV, 1.3 meters for 145kV and 2.4 meters for 245kV.

5.22

FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES:

5.22.1

Following is a partial list of some of the major fittings and accessories to be furnished
by Bidder in the central control cabinet. Number and exact location of these parts shall
be indicated in the bid.
a)

Central control cabinet in accordance with clause no. 5.30 complete with

i)

Cable glands for control cables off sizes will be intimated to the successful
bidders .

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ii)

Local/remote changeover switch.

iii)

Four digit operation counter.

iv)

Pneumatic pressure gauges SF6 gas pressure gauge.

v)

Control switches to cut off control power supply.

vi)

Fuses and links as required.

vii)

The number of terminals provided shall be adequate enough to wire out all
contacts and control circuits plus 24 terminals spare for Purchaser's use.

viii)

Operation hour meter for motor.

ix)

Three pin plug with socket.

x)

Illuminating lamp with door switch.

xi)

Lock and key for mechanism box.

xii)

Capacitor tripping device.

xiii)

Thermostatically controlled space tubular heater.

b)

Anti-pumping relay.

c)

Rating plate in accordance with IEC incorporating year of manufacture.

Note :-

Such components, required for satisfactory operation of breaker, shall be deemed to

be within the scope of supply irrespective of whether these are specifically mentioned
or not above.

5.22.2

Additional fittings for pneumatically operated circuit breaker.

a)

Unit compressed air system in accordance with clause

No.5.28.

b)

Breaker local air receivers.

c)

Pressure gauge spring loaded safety valve, pressure switch with

adjustable contacts and explosion vents in case provision is not inbuilt.

d)

Pressure switch to initiate an alarm if the pressure in the aux.

reservoir remains below a preset level for longer than it is normally
necessary to refill the reservoir

e)

Stop, non-return and other control valves, piping and all accessories
upto breaker mechanism housing.

5.23

SURFACE FINISH:

5.23.1

All interiors and exteriors of tanks and other metal parts shall be thoroughly cleaned
to remove all rust, scales, corrosion, greases or other adhering foreign matter. All
steel surfaces in contact with insulating oil, as far as accessible, shall be painted
with not less than two coats of heat resistant, oil insoluble, insulating paint.

5.23.2

All metal surfaces exposed to atmosphere shall be given two primer coats of zinc
chromate and two coats of epoxy paint with epoxy base thinner. All metal parts not
accessible for painting shall be made of corrosion resisting material. All machine
finished or bright surfaces shall be coated with a suitable preventive compound and
suitably wrapped or otherwise protected. All paints shall be carefully selected to
withstand tropical heat and extremes of weather within the limits specified. The
paint shall not scale off or wrinkle or be removed by abrasion due to normal handling.
All external paintings shall be as per shade no. 631 of IS:5.

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5.23.3
5.24

All ferrous hardware, exposed to atmosphere, shall be hot dip galvanised.

GALVANISING:
All ferrous parts including all sizes of nuts, bolts, plain and spring washers, support
channels, structures, etc., shall be hot dip galvanised to conform to latest version of
IS:2629 or any other equivalent authoritative standard.

5.25

EARTHING:
The operating mechanism housing, control cabinets, dead tanks, support structure
etc., shall be provided with two separate Earthing terminals suitable for bolted
connection to 50x8mm MS flat to be provided by the Purchaser for connection to
station earth mat.

5.26

NAME AND RATING PLATES:

Circuit breaker and its operating device shall be provided with a rating plate or
plates marked with but not limited to following data:
a)

Manufacturer's name or trade mark.

b)

Serial number or type designation making it possible to get all the relevant
information from the manufacturer.

c)

Year of manufacture.

d)

Rated voltage.

e)

Rated insulation level.

f)

Rated frequency.

g)

Rated normal current.

h)

Rated short circuit breaking current.

i)

First pole to clear factor.

j)

Rated duration of short circuit.

k)

Rated auxiliary DC supply voltage of closing and opening devices.

l)

Rated pressure of compressed air gas for operation and interruption.

m)

Rated out of phase breaking current

n)

Rated supply voltage of auxiliary circuits.

o)

Rated supply frequency of auxiliary circuits.

p)

Purchase order number and customer's name.

The coils of operating devices shall have a reference mark permitting the data to be
obtained from the manufacturer.
The rating plate shall be visible in position of normal service and installation. The
rating plate shall be weather proof and corrosion proof.
5.27

LIMITS OF TEMPERATURE RISE:

The temperature rise on any part of equipment shall not exceed the maximum
temperature rise specified below under the conditions specified in test clauses. The
permissible temperature rise indicated is for a maximum ambient temperature of 50 C.
If the maximum ambient temperature rises, permissible values shall be reduced
accordingly.

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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sl.

Nature of the part or

No.

of the liquid

Maximum value of
--------------------------------------------------------------Temp. at a
max air temp

1.

Contacts in air. silver-faced

Temp. rise ambient

not exceeding 50 C

105

55

75

25

copper, copper alloy or aluminium alloy {see notes (i) & (ii)}
Bare copper or tinned aluminium alloy.
2.

Contacts in oil:
i)

Silver-faced copper, copper

90

40

80

30

105

55

alloy or aluminium alloy

(see note ii)
ii)

Bare copper or tinned aluminium alloy.

3.

Terminals to be connected to
external conductors by screws
or bolts silver faced
(see note iii)

4.

Metal parts acting as springs

5.

Metal parts in contact with

(See note iv) (See note iv)

insulation of the following

classes:
Class Y

: (for non-impreg-

90

40

100

50

in air

120

70

in oil

100

50

nated materials)
Class A

(for materials
immersed in oil
or impregnated)

Class E

Class B

:
in oil

in air

130
100

80
50

Class F

:
in oil

in air

155
100

105
50

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Enamel

6.

oil base

100

50

synthetic

in air

120

70

synthetic

in oil

100

50

100

50

90

40

Any part of metal or of insulating material in contact

with oil except contacts.

7.

Oil

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Notes:

i)

When applying the temperature rise of 55 C, care should be taken to ensure

that no damage is caused to the surrounding insulating materials.

ii)

The quality of the silver facing shall be such that a layer of silver remains at the
points of contact after the mechanical endurance tests. Otherwise, the contacts
shall be regarded as "bare".

iii)

The values of temperature and temperature rise are valid whether or not the
conductor connected to the terminals is silver-faced.

iv)

The temperature shall not reach a value where the elasticity of the material is
impaired. For pure copper, this implies a temperature limit of 75 C.

5.28

COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM:

5.28.1

Each circuit breaker shall be supplied with individual compressor unit. Each ICU shall
be provided with compressor, piping, piping accessories, local air receivers, control
valves, filters, coolers of adequate capacity, reducing valves, isolating valves, drain
ports etc.,

5.28.2

The capacity of local air receivers shall be sufficient for two operations of the
circuit breaker, at the lowest pressure for auto reclosing duty without refilling.

5.28.3

Air Compressor:
a)

The air compressor shall be oil-less and of air cooled type complete with
cylinder, lubrication, drive motor and slide rails. Each compressor shall be
rated for the following duty:

i)

Total running time

Not exceeding

of compressor per day

20 minutes.

ii)

Normal running air charging

Not exceeding
15 minutes.

iii)

Air charging time after one

Not exceeding

close-open operation of all breakers

60 minutes.

b)

Compressor shall be driven by automatically controlled motors conforming to

this specification.

c)

The compressor shall be provided with automatic adjustable unloading

device during starting.

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d)

5.28.4.1

Each compressor shall be equipped with a starting operation counter and a

running barometer.

Inter-cooler and After Cooler:

Inter-cooler between compressor stages and after-cooler at discharge of HP cylinder
shall be included in Bidder's scope. These shall be of air cooled type and shall be
designed as per ASME Code of IEMA Standards. The design pressure on the air side
of cooler shall be 25 times the working pressure. A corrosion allowance of 3 mm
shall be included for all steel parts.

5.28.5

5.28.6

Air Receivers:
a)

Air receiver shall be designed in accordance with the latest edition of the
ASME Code for Pressure Vessel-Section VIII of BS:5197. A corrosion
allowance of 3.0 mm shall be provided for shell and dished ends in case the air
receiver are not hot dip galvanised . Receivers shall be coated on the inside
face with anti-rust medium.

b)

Air receivers shall have a manhole with cover for inspection and cleaning.
Connections for air inlet and outlet, drain and relief valves shall be flanged
type. Pressure gauge and pressure switch connections shall be of screwed
type.

c)

Accessories such as suitable sized safety valve to relieve full compressor

discharge at a set pressure equal to 1.1 times the maximum operating
pressure, blow off valve, auto drain tap with isolating and bypass valve, dial
type pressure gauge with isolating and drain valve and test connection shall be
provided.

d)

The receiver shall be rated such that the compressor will not start within
less than hour hours for supplying the leakage of air from the compressed air
system. This condition shall be met with only one compressor in operation at a
time.

Quality of Air:
Compressed air used shall be dry and free of dust particles. Arrangement for
conditioning the compressed air shall be provided as an integral part of air compressor
system. Air shall not condensate at working pressure at a temperature of minus 10 C.
Measures of achieving this shall be brought out clearly in the bid. All instruments
required for checking the quality of air shall be furnished as special tools alongwith the
breakers.

5.28.7

Controls and Control Equipment:

a)

The compressor control shall be of automatic start/stop type initiated by

pressure switches on the main receiver. Supplementary manual control shall
also be provided.

b)

Duplicate incoming supply of 415 V, AC shall be provided by the Purchaser at

switchyard motor control center. The compressor MCC which is in Bidder's
scope shall be as per para of this section. Manual change over scheme from
the source to other shall be arranged. Facility to annunciate failure of power
supply to the compressor motor control center shall be provided.

c)

All control equipment shall be housed in a totally enclosed sheet steel

cabinet conforming to relevant standards. Pressure gauges, other indicating
devices and control switches shall be mounted on the control cabinet.

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5.28.8

5.28.9

Compressed Air Piping, Valves and Fittings:

a)

The flow capacity of all valves shall be at least 20% greater than the total
compressor capacity.

b)

The high pressure pipe and air system shall be such that after one O-0.3
sec -CO- operation
the breaker shall be capable of performing one
CO-operation within 3 minutes.

c)

All compressed air piping shall be bright annealed, seamless phosphorous

Deoxidized Non-Arsenical Copper alloy or stainless steel pipe (C-106 of
BS:2871-1957).

d)

Compressor air piping in the switchyard trenches shall be laid with a slope of
1 in 1000. All necessary fittings required for this purpose including the drain
valves at all the low points shall be included in the proposal. The piping shall
be laid horizontally on steel supports in RCC trenches having a slope of 1 in
500.

e)

All joints and connections in the piping system shall be brazed or flared as
necessary.

f)

All compressed air piping shall be carried out in accordance with BS:162.

g)

Compressed air piping system shall be complete with saddle clamps to

support the piping system at every one meter interval and expansion joint at
every 40 meters interval.

Motor Control Center:

The 415 Volt motor control centers conforming to requirements for control cabinets
stipulated in clause 5.3 of this specification shall be fixed type and fully
sectionalised and shall be equipped with load break switches. Motor feeders shall
be provided with isolating switch fuse unit and contractor with thermal
overload relay and open phase protection. The motor contractor shall have one
normally open auxiliary contact for alarm purposes. An ammeter shall be provided
on the motor feeders. The motor control circuit shall be independent from all other
control circuits.

5.28.10.

Isolating Switches:
------ VOID --------

5.28.11

Fuses:
All fuses shall be of the HRC cartridge type, conforming to IS:2208 and suitable for
mounting on plug-in type of fuse bases. Fuses shall be provided with visible operation
indicators to show that they have operated. All accessible live connections shall be
adequately shrouded, and it shall be possible to change fuses with the circuit live,
without danger of contact with live conductor. Insulated fuses pulling handle shall be
supplied with each control cabinet.

5.29

TERMINAL CONNECTORS:

5.29.1

All the circuit breakers shall be provided with terminal connectors suitable for 0.4
Sq.inch ACSR Zebra Conductor.
The terminal connectors shall meet the following requirements:
a)

Terminal connectors shall be manufactured and tested as per IS:5561.

b)

All castings shall be free from blow holes, surface blisters, cracks and activities.
All sharp edges & corners shall be blurred and rounded off.

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5.30

c)

No part of a clamp shall be less than 10 mm thick.

d)

All ferrous parts shall be hot dip galvanised conforming to IS:2633.

e)

For bimetallic connectors, copper alloy liner of minimum thickness of 2 mm

shall be cast integral with aluminium body.

f)

Flexible connectors shall be made from tinned copper/ aluminium sheets.

g)

All current carrying parts shall be designed and manufactured to have minimum
contact resistance.

h)

Connectors shall be designed to be corona free in accordance with the

requirements stipulated in IS:5561.

SPECIFICATION FOR CONTROL CABINETS:

1.

Control cabinets shall be of the free standing floor mounting type in case of 245
kV SF6 Circuit Breaker.

2.

Control cabinets shall be sheet steel enclosed and shall be dust, weather and
vermin proof. Sheet steel shall be at least 2.6mm thick (2 mm if CRCA) sheet
used. Control cabinets shall be provided with a hinged door and padlocking
arrangement. The door hinges shall be of union joint type to facilitate easy
removal. Door shall be properly braced to prevent wobbling. There shall be
provision in the bottom sheet for entrance of cables from below.

3.

Equipment and devices shall be suitable for operation on a 415 V, 3 phase 3/4
wire 50 Hz AC system. The wiring shall be of stranded copper with minimum
cross section of 2.5 Sq.mm with 1100 V PVC insulation.

4.

Bus bars shall be of tinned copper of adequate cross-section to carry the

normal current, without exceeding the permissible temperature rise over an
ambient temperature of 50 C outside the cubicle. The buses shall be braced
to withstand forces corresponding to short circuit current of 25 kA.

5.

Motors rated 1 KW and above being controlled from the control cabinet shall
be suitable for operation on a 415 V, 3 phase 50 Hz system. Fractional KW
motors shall be suitable for operation on a 240 V, 1-phase, 50 Hz supply
system.

6.

Isolating switches shall be group operated units 3-pole for use on 3-phase
supply systems and 2 pole for single phase supply systems) quick make
quick break type, capable of breaking safely and without deterioration, the
rated current of the associated circuit. Control cabinet door shall be
interlocked with the operating handle of the switch so as to prevent opening of
the door when the switch is closed. A device for bypassing the door interlock
shall also be provided. Switch handle shall have provision for locking in both
fully open and fully closed positions.

7.

8.

Fuses shall be HRC cartridge link type having prospective current rating of not
less than 46 kA (rms). They shall be provided with visible operation indicators
to show when they have operated. One fuse pulling handle shall be supplied
for every ten fuses or a part thereof.
Push button shall be rated for not less than 6 Amps, 415 V AC or 2 Amps,
220V DC and shall be flush mounted on the cabinet door and provided with
appropriate name plates. Red, Green and Amber indicating lamps shall be
flush mounted and provided with series resistors to eliminate the possibility of
short circuiting of control supply in the event of fusing of lamps.

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9.

For motors upto 5 KW, contactors shall be direct-on-line, air break, single throw
type and shall be suitable for making and breaking the starting current of
the associated motor which shall be assumed equal to 6.5 times the full load
current of the motor at 0.2 p.f. For motors above 5 KW, automatic star delta
type starters shall be provided. 3 pole contactors shall be furnished for 3 phase
motors and 2-pole contactors for single phase motors. Reversing contactors
shall be provided with electrical interlocks between forward and reverse
contactors. If possible, mechanical interlocks shall also be provided.
Contactors shall be suitable for uninterrupted duty and shall be of duty
category class AC4 as defined in IS:2959. The main contacts of the
contactors shall be silver plated and the insulation class for the coils shall be
class E or better. The dropout voltage of the contactors shall not exceed 70%
of the rated voltage.

10.

Contactors shall be provided with a three element, positive acting, ambient

temperature compensated, time lagged, hand reset type thermal overload relay
with adjustable setting. Hand reset button shall be flush with the front door of
the cabinet and suitable for resetting with starter compartment door closed.
Relays shall be either direct connected or CT operated depending on the rated
motor current.

11.

Single phasing preventer relay shall be provided for 3 phase motors to provide
positive protection against single phasing.

12.

Mini starters shall be provided with no volt coils whenever required.

13.

All necessary cable terminating accessories such as glands, crimp type

tinned copper lugs etc., for control cables shall be included in Bidder's scope of
supply. Suitable brass cable glands shall be provided for cable entry.

14.

Wiring for all control circuits shall be carried out with 1100/650 volts grade PVC
insulated tinned copper stranded conductors of sizes not smaller than 2.5 sq.
mm atleast 10% spare terminal blocks for control wire terminations shall be
provided on each panel. The terminal blocks shall be ELMEK type or
equivalent. All terminals shall be provided with ferrules Visibly marked or
numbered and these identifications shall correspond to the designations on the
relevant wiring diagrams. The terminals shall be rated for adequate capacity
which shall not be less than 10 Amps.

15.

Control cabinet shall be provided with 240 V, 1-phase 50 Hz, 20 W fluorescent

light fixture and 5 amps, 3 pin socket for handlamp.

16.

Space heaters shall be provided inside each cabinet complete with thermostat
(preferably differential type) to prevent moisture condensation. Heaters shall
be controlled by suitably rated double-pole miniature Circuit Breakers.

17.

Signal lamps provided shall be of neon screw type with series resistors,
enclosed in bakelite body. Each signal lamp shall be provided with a fuse
integrally mounted in the lamp body.

18.

All AC control equipment shall be suitable for operation on 240 V, 1 phase

50 Hz system.

19.

Items inside the cabinet made of organic material shall be coated with a fungus
resistant varnish.

20.

All doors, panels, removable covers and breaker openings shall be gasketed all
around. All louvers shall have screens and filters. Cabinets shall be dust,
moisture and vermin proof.

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5.31

MOTORS:

5.31.1

Motors shall be "Squirrel Cage" three phase induction motors of sufficient size
capable of satisfactory operation for the application and duty as required for the driven
equipment.

5.31.2

Stator:
a)

Stator Frame:
The stator frame and all external parts of the motors shall be rigid fabricated
steel or of casting. They shall be suitably annealed to eliminate any residual
stresses introduced during the process of fabrication and machining.

b)

Stator Core:
The stator lamination shall be made from suitable grade magnetic sheet steel
varnished on both sides. They shall be pressed and clamped adequately to
reduce the core and teeth vibrations to minimum.

c)

5.31.3

Insulation and Winding:

i)

All insulated winding conductor shall be of copper. The overall motor

winding insulation shall be conventional class B type. The winding
shall be suitable for successful operation in hot, humid and tropical
climate with the ambient temperature of 50 C. The insulation shall
be given fungicidal and tropical treatment as per IS:3202.

ii)

Any joints in the motor insulation such as at coil connections or between

slot and winding section shall have strength equivalent to that of slot
section of the coil.

iii)

For 415 Volt motors, after the coils are placed in slots and all
connections are made, entire motor assembly shall be impregnated by
completely submerging core and winding in suitable insulating
compound or varnish allowed by proper baking. At least two additional
submersions and bakes shall be applied either making a total of at least
three submersions and bake treatment.

Rotor:
a)

Rotors shall be adequately designed to avoid overheating during the starting

and running conditions.

b)

Rotors shall be properly balanced so as to keep the vibration under running

condition within the limits.

c)

Rotors of induction motors shall be of rigid core construction with bars firmly
secured and solidly bonded to the end rings. The end rings assembly shall be
such that it is free to move with expansion of the bars without distortion. The
connection of the bars to the end ring shall be made by brazing or fusion
welding.

d)

Rotors shall be so designed as to keep the combined critical speed with the
driven equipment away from the running speed by at least 20%.

e)

Rotors shall also be designed to withstand 120% of the rated speed for 2
minutes in either direction of rotation.

f)

All high speed rotors shall be constructed with provision of re-balancing the
rotor on its site position without major disassembly.

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5.31.4

Bearings:
a)

Depending upon the capacity and loading conditions Bidder

suitable grease lubricated or oil lubricated bearings.

shall design

b)

Greased ball and roller bearings when used shall be of reputed make subject to
Purchaser's approval. The minimum standard life of the bearings shall not be
less than 30,000 working hours taking all motor and driven loads into
account. These shall be pressure grease gun lubricated type fitted with grease
nipple and shall have grease relief devices.

c)

Bearing shall be so constructed that the loss of grease and its creeping
alongwith shaft into motor housing is prevented. It shall also prevent dirt and
water from getting into the motor.

d)

Unless otherwise approved, bearing lubrication system shall be such that no

external forced oil or water is necessary to maintain
the required oil supply or to keep bearing temperature within permissible
limits.

e)
5.31.5

For oil lubricated bearings, drain plugs shall be provided for draining any
residual oil when required.
Enclosures:

a)

Motors to be installed outdoor shall have hose proof enclosure equivalent to

IP-55 as per IS:4691. For motors to be installed indoor, the enclosure shall
be dust proof equivalent to IP-54 as per IS:4691.

b)

Two independent Earthing points shall be provided on opposite sides of the

motor for bolted connection of Earthing conductor.

c)

Motors shall have drain plugs so located that they will drain water resulting
from condensation or other causes from all pockets in the motor casing.

d)

Motors weighing more than 25 kg shall be provided with eyebolts, lugs or other
means to facilitate lifting.

5.31.6

Cooling Method:
Motors shall be of self ventilated type having TEFC (totally enclosed fan
cooled) enclosure.

5.31.7

Rating Plate:
The rating plate shall conform to the requirements of IEC incorporating the year of
manufacture.

5.31.8

Operational Features:
a)

Continuous motor rating (name plate rating) shall be at least ten (10) percent
above the maximum load demand of the driven equipment at design duty
point and the motor shall not be overloaded at any operating point of driven
equipment that will arise in service.

b)

Motors shall be capable of giving rated output without reduction in expected life
span when operated continuously in the system having the particulars as
given in Annexure-II.

5.31.9

Starting Requirements:
a)

All induction motors shall be suitable for full voltage direct-on -line starting.
These shall be capable of starting and accelerating to the rated speed

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alongwith the driven equipment without exceeding the acceptable winding

temperature even when the supply voltage drops down to 85% of the rated
voltage.
b)

Motors shall be capable of withstanding the electro dynamic stresses and

heating imposed if it is started at a voltage of 110% of the rated value.

c)

The locked rotor current shall not exceed six (6) times the rated full load
current for all motors, subject to tolerance as given in IS:325.

d)

Motors, when started with the driven equipment imposing full starting torque
under the supply voltage conditions specified under clause 5.32.9(a) above
shall be capable of withstanding at least two successive starts from cold
condition at room temperature and one start from hot condition without
injurious heating of winding. The motors shall also be suitable for three equally
spread starts per hour under the above referred supply condition.

e)

The locked rotor withstand time under hot condition at 110% of rated voltage
shall be more than starting time with the driven equipment at minimum
permissible voltage by at least two seconds or 15% of the accelerating time
whichever is greater. In case it is not possible to meet the above requirement,
the Bidder shall offer centrifugal type speed switch mounted on the motor shaft
which shall remain closed for speeds lower than 20% and open for speeds
above 20% of the rated speed.
The speed switch shall be capable of
withstanding 120% of the rated speed in either direction of rotation.

6.0

TESTS:

6.1

TYPE TESTS:
The equipment should be offered type test. Test reports should not more then seven
years old reckoned from date of bid opening in respect of all the tests carried out in
accredited laboratories (based on ISO/IEC) by a reputed accreditatic body or
witnessed by HVPN or another electric power utility and be submitted by the
successful bidder to HVPNL for approval as schedule given in Bar Chart.
i) Impulse withstand voltage test
ii) Power frequency voltage withstand dry test on main circuit
iii) Short circuit withstand capability test
iv) Mechanical endurance test
v) Temperature rise test
vi) Radio interference voltage (RIV)
vii) Measurement of the resistance of main circuit
viii) Short time withstand current and peak withstand current test
ix) Out of phase making & breaking test
x) Shunt reactor current switching test
xi) Dielectric test
xii) IP-55 test on operating mechanism
xiii) Seismic test

6.2

ROUTINE TESTS:
As per quality assurance program (QAP).

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6.3

ACCEPTANCE TESTS:
The following acceptance tests as stipulated in the relevant ISS-13118 shall be carried
out by the Supplier in presence of HVPNL representative, unless dispensed with in
writing by the HVPNL.
i) Power frequency voltage withstand dry test on main circuit
ii) Voltage withstand test on control and auxiliary circuits
iii) Measurement of resistance of the main circuit
iv) Mechanical operating test
v) Design and visual test
vi) Tightness Test

7.0

INSPECTION:

7.1

The Purchaser shall have access at all times to the works and all other all other places
of manufacture, where the circuit breaker are being manufactured and the supplier
shall provide all facilities without extra charges, for unrestricted inspection of the
supplier's works, raw materials, manufacture of the equipment., all the accessories
and for conducting necessary test as detailed herein.

7.2

The Supplier shall keep the Purchaser informed in advance, about the manufacturing
program so that arrangement can be made for inspection.

7.3

No material shall be despatched from its point of manufacture unless the material has
been satisfactorily inspected and tested.

7.4

The supplier shall submit their internal inspection report containing manufacturer's test
certificates before offering the material for inspection.

7.5

The acceptance of any quantity of equipment shall in no way relieve the Supplier of his
responsibility for meeting all the requirements of this specification and shall not prevent
subsequent rejection if such equipment are later found to be defective.

8.0

DOCUMENTATION

8.1

All drawings shall conform to International Standards Organisation (ISO) 'A' series of
drawing sheet/Indian Standards Specification.

8.2

List of Drawings and Documents:

The Bidder shall furnish four sets of relevant descriptive and illustrative published
literature pamphlets and the following drawings for preliminary study alongwith the
offer.
a)

General outline drawings showing dimensions and shipping weights, quantity of

insulating media, air receiver capacity etc.,

b)

Sectional views showing the general constructional features of the circuit

breakers including operating mechanism, arcing chambers, contacts etc.,
with lifting dimensions for maintenance.

c)

Schematic diagrams of breakers offered for control supervision and reclosing.

d)

Structural drawing, design calculations and loading data for support structures.

e)

Foundation drilling plan and loading data for foundation design.

f)

Terminal Connector

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8.3

The Supplier shall within 2 weeks of placement of order submit four sets of final
version of all the above drawings for Purchaser's approval. The Purchaser shall
communicate his comments/approval on the drawings to the Supplier within two
weeks. The Supplier shall, if necessary, modify the drawings and resubmit four copies
of the modified drawings for Purchaser's approval within one week from the date of
comments. After receipt of Purchaser's approval, the Supplier shall, within three
weeks, submit 20 prints and two good quality reproducible of the approved
drawings for Purchaser's use.

8.4

The Supplier shall also furnish twenty copies of bound manuals covering erection,
commissioning, operation and maintenance instructions and all relevant information
and drawings pertaining to the main equipment as well as auxiliary devices. Marked
erection drawings shall identify the component parts of the equipment as shipped to
enable Purchaser to carryout erection with his own personnel. Each manual shall
also contain one set of all the approved drawings, type test reports as well as
acceptance reports of the corresponding consignment despatched.

8.5

The manufacturing of the equipment shall be strictly in accordance with the

approved drawings and no deviation shall be permitted without the written approval
of the Purchaser. All manufacturing and fabrication work in connection with the
equipment prior to the approval of the drawing shall be at the Supplier's risk.

8.6

Approval of drawings by the Purchaser shall not relieve the Supplier of any of his
responsibility and liability for ensuring correctness and correct interpretation of the
drawings for meeting the requirements of the latest revision of the applicable
standards, rules and codes of practices. The equipment shall conform in all respects
to high standards of engineering, design, workmanship and latest revisions of relevant
standards at the time of supply and Purchaser shall have the power to reject any
material which, in his judgement, is not in full accordance therewith.

8.7

Additional data to be furnished within two weeks of the placement of the order.
a)

Drawing showing contacts in close, arc initiation, full arcing, arc extinction
and open position.

b)

The temperature v/s pressure curves for each setting of density monitor,
along with details of density monitor.

c)

Method of checking the healthiness of voltage distribution devices

(condensers) provided across the breaks at site.

d)

Data on capabilities of circuit breakers in terms of time and number of

operations at duties ranging from 100% fault currents to load currents of
the lowest possible value without requiring any maintenance or checks.

e)

The effect of non-simultaneity between contacts within a pole or between

poles and also how it is covered in the guaranteed total break time.

f)

Sectional view of non return couplings if used for SF6 pipes.

g)

Details and type of filters used in interrupter assembly and also the
operating experience with such filters (for SF6 C.B.)

h)

Details on SF6 gas:

i)

The test methods used in controlling the quality of gas used in the
circuit breakers particularly purity and moisture content.

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ii)

Proposed tests to assess the condition of SF6 within a circuit breaker

after a period of service particularly with regard to moisture contents
of the gas.

iii)

The precise procedure to be adopted by maintenance personnel

for handling equipment who are exposed to the products of arcing in
SF6 gas, so as to ensure that they are not affected by possible
irritants of the skin and respiratory system. Recommendations shall be
furnished for suitable protective clothing, methods of disposal of
circuit breaker cleaning utensils and other relevant matters.

i)

A complete catalogue on operation analyser satisfying all the

requirements stipulated in this specification.

j)

The Bidder shall furnish along with the bid, curves supported by test
data indicating the opening time under close open operation with
combined variation
of trip coil voltage and pneumatic/hydraulic
pressure.

k)

Detailed
literature
and
schematic
diagrams of switching
mechanism for closing resistor showing the duration of insertion
shall also be furnished alongwith the calculations in respect of
thermal rating of resistors for the duties.

l)

All duty requirements shall be proved with the support of adequate test
reports to be furnished alongwith the bid failing which the bid is likely to
be rejected.

m)

Field test report in case of CB meant for Reactor switching duty.

8.8

TEST REPORTS:

i)

Four copies of acceptance test reports shall be furnished to the

Purchaser. One copy will be returned, duly certified by the purchaser and
only there afterwards shall the material be despatched.

ii)

All records of routine test reports shall be maintained by the Supplier at

his works for periodic inspection by the Purchaser.

iii)

All test reports of tests conducted during manufacture shall be maintained by

the Supplier. These shall be produced for verification as and when requested
for by the Purchaser.

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GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR SF-6 GAS CIRCUIT BREAKER

Description
Name of the Manufacturer
Type
Rated Voltage (kV)
Maximum (continuous) service rated voltage
Continue Current Rating
Maximum temperature rise over ambient temperature of 50 Deg.
C (Deg. C)
Short time current rating for 1 Sec- (KA)
i. Breaking Capacity:a) Symmetrical current (KA)
b) Symmetrical at rated service voltage (MVA)
c) Asymmetrical current (KA)
ii.
Maximum Current which can be broken.
a) Small inducting current (A)
b) Line charging current (A)
c) Cable charging current (A)
d) Capacitor current (A)
Rated making current (peak) (KA)
Total break time in milli sec:a) At 10% rated interrupting capacity (ms)
b) At rated interrupting capacity (ms)
Arcing time (ms)
Make time (ms)
Minimum reclosing time at full rated interrupting capacity from
the instant of trip coil energisation (ms)
Min. dead time for 3 Ph. re-closing (ms)
Data on restriking voltage (100% & 50% of rated capacity)
100%
a) Amplitude factor
b) Phase factor
c) Neutral Frequency
d) Rate of risk of restriking voltage kVolts/ micro second
Dry 1-minute Power frequency withstand test voltage (kV rms)
a) Between line terminal and grounded object (kV rms.)
b) Between terminal with breaker contact open (kV rms.).
1.2/50 micro second full wave impulse withstand test voltage
a) Between line terminal & Grounded object (kV peak)
b) Between terminal with breaker contact open (kV peak)
BUSHING:
i)
Type of bushing
ii)
Make
iii)
Dry 1-minute power frequency withstand test voltage (kV
rms)
iv)
1.2/50 micro second impulse withstands test volt. (kV
rms)
v)
Minimum Creepage distance (mm)

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34.

Description
Minimum clearance in air.
a) Between phases (mm)
b) Live parts to earth (mm)
Number of poles of circuit breaker
Number of breaks per phase
Total length of break per phase (mm)
Auxiliary contacts
a. Type
b. Material of auxiliary contacts
c. Confirm that contacts silver-plated
d. Minimum thickness of silver plating
e. Contact Pressure
f. Number of auxiliary contacts provided.
i.
Those closed when breaker is closed.
ii.
Those open when breaker is closed.
iii.
Those adjustable with respect to the position of main
contacts.
Type of Operating mechanism
a) Opening
b) Closing
Control Circuit voltage
Power required for trip coil at 220 Volt D.C.
Power required for closing coil at 220 Volt D.C.
i.
Rated pressure of SF-6 gas in breaker (Kg/cm2)
ii.
Rated pressure of SF-6 gas in cylinder (Kg/cm2)
iii.
Weight of empty cylinder (Kg)
iv.
Quantity of SF-6 gas in cylinder (Kg)
v.
Qty. of SF-6 gas in Kg required to maintain the operating
pressure of breaker.
vi.
Total Weight of SF-6 gas to be supplied as 30% extra on
tender quanity.
Total weight of one complete breaker
i.
with SF-6 (gas) (KG)
ii.
without SF-6 (gas) (KG)
iii.
impact of loading for foundation design to include dead
load plus impact loading on opening of rated breaking
capacity.
Chemical composition of absorbent
i. Quantity of absorbent per pole (Kg)
ii. Recommended interval for renewal of absorbent (months)

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ANNEXURE B
SCHEDULE OF REQUIREMENT
Sr. No.

Description

Quantity

1.

245 kV, 145kV & 72.5kV SF-6 (Gas) type

circuit breakers for out door use and strictly
conforming to the for going specifications and
complete with all accessories.

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